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THE BOROUGH OF THE BRONX 



of Christ, 2 ; Jewish, 12 ; Lutheran, 23 ; Methodist, 26 ; Moravian, 1 ; 

 Presbyterian, 17 ; Protestant Episcopal, 25 ; Reformed Church of 

 America, 9 ; Reformed Episcopal, 1 ; Seventh Day Adventists, 3 ; 

 Roman Catholic, 38, and United Presbyterian, 1. 



Accessory to these are many charitable and benevolent insti- 

 tutions, as well as hospitals and free dispensaries. In these the 

 wants of the needy are looked after and the sick are admitted free, 



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if too poor to pay for treatment. On the staffs of these hospitals 

 are many distinguished physicians and surgeons who receive large 

 fees in private practice, but who, as humanitarians, give their 

 time and service to the poor without remuneration. 



There are ten hospitals in The Bronx, three of which have 

 ambulance service answering all calls in the Borough. Fordham 

 Hospital, established in 1882, is under the charge of the Board of 

 Trustees of Bellevue and Allied Hospitals. It is not only the 

 busiest hospital, but it covers more territory than any of the other 



